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The Lean Builder: Architects — my frustration overfloweth
In the past year, during our LeanPlan Workout process, we had the dubious honor of “working on” plans from 3 of the biggest name, most expensive…
The Lean Designer: Second floor laundries are just stupid, or are they?
One of the benefits of working with builders and customers all over the country is that I get a real grasp of what is happening with design trends…
Cost of Quality Video: The cost of breaking the quality rules
This short video wonderfully highlights key quality issues that impact the Cost of Quality and avoid risk. It is ideal for introducing quality,…
The Lean Builder: Lucky man - Making the most out of the housing recession
Michael J. Fox and I have something in common (besides the obvious – talent, good looks, irreverence, witty repartee, etc.) We both have an…
The Lean Design Blog: Two huge things IBS 2012 can do for you
Happy New Year! IBS 2012 is going to be great. Unlike recent years past there is a distinct feeling of optimism going into this event. A lot of…
The Lean and Green Blog: Lesson 7 - better energy management
With so many definitions of energy efficiency, it is often difficult to pin down what that means. For the most part, a consumer defines energy…
Improve the process before streamlining with software
Perhaps you heard the story in December about the truck driver that won a Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 worth over $200,000. A few hours…
Lessons from the worst CEOs of 2011
Netflix loses 60% of its market and RIM (Blackberry) also loses over 50% of its market, not a great year for what had been some of the strongest…
Do you work for this egomaniacal business owner?
One of the advantages of consulting with businesses across the US is you see the companies that get it and the many companies that don’t.…
The Lean Design Blog: Another example of low-hanging fruit
I love the easy ones! Scott Sedam and I were implementing a Lean Plan Workout recently and a very simple cost saving opportunity presented itself…
